Realistic Recovery from Breast Augmentation

As plastic surgeons, we have a responsibility to establish realistic expectations for the men and women we treat. We would be remiss if we made exaggerated claims about results or about recovery from surgery. That’s why – for all of my procedures, including breast augmentation – I’m careful to set realistic expectations and make sure each patient knows exactly what to expect after surgery.

Breast Augmentation Recovery

There’s been a lot of talk about 24-hour recovery from breast enlargement. In my opinion, it’s not entirely responsible to make this claim; everyone heals differently, and that could easily change the nature and duration of recovery. I look at each woman I see for breast augmentation in Phoenix as completely unique, and each treatment plan I develop is custom-tailored as a result.

While I won’t guarantee a recovery timeframe, I am committed to making recovery as comfortable and quick as possible. One of the biggest factors in determining the quality and duration of recovery is what happens during surgery itself. That’s why I used advanced techniques, board-certified anesthesiologists, and certified operating facilities. In fact, all of my breast surgeries are performed at the Paradise Valley Cosmetic Surgery Center, my own outpatient surgery center. Because I am responsible for this facility, I know the safety standards required of the excellent nurses and anesthesiologists who work there.

I also provide very clear post-surgical guidelines and support so that women feel empowered to make the most of their recovery. By arming them with information and by being available, I’m providing peace of mind. Feeling relaxed and confident can do wonders to speed recovery.

Why Expectations Matter

Proper planning is essential for a complete and comfortable recovery from breast enhancement. I tell my Phoenix and Scottsdale patients that they need to take enough time off from work so that they’re not going back to the office before their recovery is complete. They should also arrange to have someone help them around the house, and have enough food and beverages on hand.

The bottom line: being realistic is being honest, and in a patient-surgeon relationship, honesty about what to expect during recovery is absolutely essential.

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Dr. Cohen is a board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience performing procedures to enhance the appearance of men and women from throughout Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona as well as the rest of the county. He is widely published and has presented research at global conferences.